Woodland Critter Keto Ginger Cookies

These Woodland Critter Keto Ginger Cookies are here to make sure your Christmas is merry and bright. They’re made with brain- and heart-healthy fats, blood-sugar stabilizing spices, and even some adaptogenic mushrooms. Santa will thank you.

Heyo! Just a quick Merry Christmas post from me to you, friend. I brought some Woodland Critter Keto Ginger Cookies to share. This recipe took a few tries, but I finally got it down! If you’re a nerd who likes details like me, keep reading. If you’re just in it for the cookies, scroll on by.

Woodland Critter Keto Ginger Cookies

Not keto? No problem. Think of these as super cute cookies that you can feel extra good about eating, because they won’t spike your blood sugar levels and have heart- and brain-healthy fats. I even threw in some adaptogenic mushrooms for good measure!

Made With

Workable Dough

Despite being gluten free, I found this dough to be quite manageable as long as it is chilled properly. I suggest chilling at least 2 hours, but over night is best. Parchment or wax paper helps with sticking. Occasionally while rolling the dough, peel it off the paper and flip it over, as this will help keep the dough from sticking.

Texture

Also despite being gluten free, these cookies have a wonderfully chewy/crunchy texture. This is due to very finely ground almond flour as well as gelatin. If you prefer a softer cookie, role the dough a little thicker and start checking around 12 minutes. If you prefer a crisper cookie, role the dough a little thinner and start checking around 15 minutes. Easy Peasy!

Taste

Now here is where I think you should use your best judgement and creative liberty. If you’re strictly keto, stick to the low-glycemic sweeteners and omit or reduce the molasses and honey. If you’re not keto, not familiar with monk fruit/erythritol, or are OK using unrefined sweeteners, I would suggesting using coconut sugar. You can even make your own coconut powdered sugar. Although I appreciate low-glycemic sweeteners as an alternative to sugar, which undeniably has negative impacts on our systems, I admittedly much prefer the taste of coconut sugar. To each their own.

I used ranges in the sweetener measurements because I believe this is highly preferential. However, I would not suggest lower than 1/2 cup for the cookie dough, as I tried making them with 1/4 cup and there was hardly any sweetness.

Cookie Cutters

Woodland Critter Keto Ginger Cookies

If you’re strictly keto, stick to the low-glycemic sweeteners and omit or reduce the molasses and honey. If you’re not keto, not familiar with monk fruit/erythritol, or are OK using unrefined sweeteners, I would suggesting using coconut sugar. You can even make your own coconut powdered sugar.

Buttercream Frosting (optional)

Mix the butter and sweetener, starting with 1/4 cup sweetener at a time, tasting as you go. Once you have you're desired sweetness, mix in honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread or pipe onto cookies.